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Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
40	Eligibility – Seasons of Competition Bylaw 14.2.4.3	Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)	To specify that an individual who does not enroll full-time in a collegiate institution during the academic year following graduation of the individual's high-school class shall lose a season of competition during each calendar year or sport season in which the individual participates in outside competition; further, to require such an individual to fulfill an academic year in residency upon initial enrollment at an Division III institution.	This proposal focuses on the period between high-school graduation and initial collegiate enrollment and recognizes that participation in a high level of competition during this time may result in a competitive advantage. Thus, the loss of season(s) of competition as a consequence for choosing to engage in such activity would lessen the competitive advantage and foster a level playing field among member institutions. The requirement that an individual fulfill an academic year in residence after full-time enrollment will ensure that an appropriate commitment to academics is being made. The legislation should become effective with the expected graduation date of his or her high-school class. The organized competition rule will apply to any prospect who intentionally discontinues high-school to compete in organized competition in his or her sport. Participation in certain elite skill level events such as the Olympics and Pan American Games should be exempted. The exception would be administered by the institution with the required documentation kept on file in the athletics department. The proposal differs from the current definition of organized competition, which applies to very low levels of competition (such as church, recreational or YMCA leagues). This type of activity does not provide for a significant competitive advantage and should not result in the loss of seasons of competition. The current definition of organized competition would remain in place for all other purposes.	August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002

Proposal No.

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Eligibility – Seasons of Competition

Bylaw 14.2.4.3

Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)

To specify that an individual who does not enroll full-time in a collegiate institution during the academic year following graduation of the individual's high-school class shall lose a season of competition during each calendar year or sport season in which the individual participates in outside competition; further, to require such an individual to fulfill an academic year in residency upon initial enrollment at an Division III institution.

This proposal focuses on the period between high-school graduation and initial collegiate enrollment and recognizes that participation in a high level of competition during this time may result in a competitive advantage. Thus, the loss of season(s) of competition as a consequence for choosing to engage in such activity would lessen the competitive advantage and foster a level playing field among member institutions. The requirement that an individual fulfill an academic year in residence after full-time enrollment will ensure that an appropriate commitment to academics is being made. The legislation should become effective with the expected graduation date of his or her high-school class. The organized competition rule will apply to any prospect who intentionally discontinues high-school to compete in organized competition in his or her sport. Participation in certain elite skill level events such as the Olympics and Pan American Games should be exempted. The exception would be administered by the institution with the required documentation kept on file in the athletics department. The proposal differs from the current definition of organized competition, which applies to very low levels of competition (such as church, recreational or YMCA leagues). This type of activity does not provide for a significant competitive advantage and should not result in the loss of seasons of competition. The current definition of organized competition would remain in place for all other purposes.

August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
41	Amateurism – Prize Money Based on Place Finish Bylaw 12	Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)	To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to accept prize money based on place finish from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body.	The task force concluded that the acceptance of prize money or other forms of compensation based on a prospective student-athlete's place finish should be permissible. The money does not provide a prospect with a competitive advantage. To the contrary, the acceptance of money alone is a poor indicator when evaluating a prospective student-athlete's appropriates for intercollegiate athletics. It is grossly unfair to require prospective student-athletes (sometimes at the very young ages of 14 and 15) to decline prize money because of the possibility of participating in intercollegiate athletics in the future. Current NCAA legislation allows for competition against professionals where prize money could be accepted and therefore, allowing a prospect to accept prize money in no way changes the current pool of recruitable Division III prospects. The organized competition proposal mitigates the competitive advantage gained through any competition in which prize money is received and preserves competitive equity.	August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002
42	Amateurism – Competition with Professionals Bylaw 12	Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)	To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to participate on a professional team without jeopardizing intercollegiate eligibility.	Currently, competition against professionals is permissible while competition with professionals is not permissible. This allows individual sport participants to participate at a professional level while maintaining their amateur status; however, team sport participants do not have this opportunity inasmuch as they cannot participate with professionals and maintain amateur status. The deregulation of portions of Bylaw 12 may result in some prospects participating on a professional team. The organized competition proposal mitigates the competitive advantages and preserves competitive equity. In this instance, the prospect must choose between participation on a professional team and enrollment in a collegiate institution with the legislation clearly delineating the eligibility consequences. The proposals do not allow for prospective student-athletes to accept compensation or to have an agent.	August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002

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Amateurism – Prize Money Based on Place Finish

Bylaw 12

Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)

To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to accept prize money based on place finish from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body.

The task force concluded that the acceptance of prize money or other forms of compensation based on a prospective student-athlete's place finish should be permissible. The money does not provide a prospect with a competitive advantage. To the contrary, the acceptance of money alone is a poor indicator when evaluating a prospective student-athlete's appropriates for intercollegiate athletics. It is grossly unfair to require prospective student-athletes (sometimes at the very young ages of 14 and 15) to decline prize money because of the possibility of participating in intercollegiate athletics in the future. Current NCAA legislation allows for competition against professionals where prize money could be accepted and therefore, allowing a prospect to accept prize money in no way changes the current pool of recruitable Division III prospects. The organized competition proposal mitigates the competitive advantage gained through any competition in which prize money is received and preserves competitive equity.

August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002

Amateurism – Competition with Professionals

Bylaw 12

Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)

To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to participate on a professional team without jeopardizing intercollegiate eligibility.

Currently, competition against professionals is permissible while competition with professionals is not permissible. This allows individual sport participants to participate at a professional level while maintaining their amateur status; however, team sport participants do not have this opportunity inasmuch as they cannot participate with professionals and maintain amateur status. The deregulation of portions of Bylaw 12 may result in some prospects participating on a professional team. The organized competition proposal mitigates the competitive advantages and preserves competitive equity. In this instance, the prospect must choose between participation on a professional team and enrollment in a collegiate institution with the legislation clearly delineating the eligibility consequences. The proposals do not allow for prospective student-athletes to accept compensation or to have an agent.

August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
43	Amateurism – Contractual Agreement Bylaw 12	Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)	To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to sign a contract or commitment of any kind to participate in professional athletics without jeopardizing intercollegiate eligibility.	The act of signing a contract does not yield any competitive advantage for prospective student-athletes and, therefore, should not jeopardize an individual's NCAA eligibility. Division III reinstatement case precedent exists where individuals prior to collegiate enrollment have made a poor decision by signing a professional contract and, thus, jeopardized their collegiate eligibility. The condition of permanent ineligibility is too harsh for an action that creates no competitive advantage. It should be noted that the prohibition against the use of an agent would remain applicable and would continue to jeopardize the eligibility of any individual who agrees (orally or in writing) for such representation.	August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002
44	Amateurism – Professional Draft Bylaw 12	Presidents Council (Amateurism Task Force)	To permit an individual prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment to enter a professional league's draft and/or be drafted without jeopardizing intercollegiate eligibility.	The act of placing a name on a draft list or being drafted, similar to the act of signing a professional contract, does not yield any competitive advantage for prospective student-athletes and, therefore, should not jeopardize a prospect's NCAA eligibility. The prohibition against the use of an agent would remain applicable and would continue to jeopardize the eligibility of any individual who agrees (orally or in writing) for such representation.	August 1, 2002; for those student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution full-time on or after August 1, 2002
45-1	Provisional Membership – Exception Constitution 3	Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association	To exempt an institution applying for provisional membership from the one-year exploratory period and random selection process provided the institution has been accepted for membership in a Division III voting conference as of 12/31/01 and meets all other requirements to be eligible for provisional membership (e.g., sports sponsorship and financial aid requirements).	This exemption will insure that one active DIII conference who have been working with an institution considering provisional membership will not be restrained by the need to postpone the process due to the random selection process and/or the exploratory year. By offering conference membership by the 12/31/01 date, the Division III active member conference is insuring that the prospective member has, in fact, already explored their commitment to NCAA Division III and is in the process of making any and all necessary changes needed to comply with NCAA Division III membership requirements.	August 1, 2002	Membership Committee: General opposition because legislation is specific to one institution; appears to be unfair to others. MC: Oppose; concern about equity of legislation and the role of the conference in the education process. PC: No position.	Amendment-to-amendment

Proopsal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
45	Membership – Provisional Membership Constitution 3	Presidents Council (Membership Committee)	To require provisional members to meet specified requirements as part of the provisional membership program and pay an increased educational fee to apply for provisional membership.	These recommendations would solidify the provisional membership process. These requirements will require institutions to make a firm commitment to two founding principles of Division III active membership – sports sponsorship and financial aid requirements – before beginning the provisional membership process. The "exploratory period" and required information meeting would provide an opportunity for institutions to learn the details of the provisional membership process before application. The immediate effective date is necessary in order to apply these standards to the initial post-moratorium provisional membership class.	August 1, 2002
46	Financial Aid – Audit Process Bylaw 15	Presidents Council (Financial Aid and Awards Committee)	To establish the financial aid audit procedures and reporting requirements as specified.	This proposal establishes the financial aid audit process dictated by 2001 Convention proposal nos. 46, 46-1 and 46-2 to ensure that Division III institutions are in compliance with Division III financial aid regulations. The process requires each institution to have an outside auditor examine 10 percent of the institution’s student-athlete population compared with the institution’s non student-athlete population. Each institution would be responsible for reporting all reports of noncompliance to the Financial Aid and Awards Committee. Institutions will also be required to document whether it has had any noncompliance reports during the previous five year period on the Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG) Notification of Completion Form.	August 1, 2002	FAA: Only full-time freshman and transfer S/As; audit at least 40 files; internal auditor; 11/15 annual deadline; committee shall review if results present a variance of 10% or more; annual committee review of random audits. MC: Withdraw. Develop future legislation; focus on freshmen and transfer S/As on a sport-by-sport basis and compare to nonstudent-athletes. Require external auditor on a regular basis and an internal auditor during other years and a random committee review process. PC: Withdraw proposal; establish special task force.

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Membership – Provisional Membership

Constitution 3

Presidents Council (Membership Committee)

To require provisional members to meet specified requirements as part of the provisional membership program and pay an increased educational fee to apply for provisional membership.

These recommendations would solidify the provisional membership process. These requirements will require institutions to make a firm commitment to two founding principles of Division III active membership – sports sponsorship and financial aid requirements – before beginning the provisional membership process. The "exploratory period" and required information meeting would provide an opportunity for institutions to learn the details of the provisional membership process before application. The immediate effective date is necessary in order to apply these standards to the initial post-moratorium provisional membership class.

August 1, 2002

Financial Aid – Audit Process

Bylaw 15

Presidents Council (Financial Aid and Awards Committee)

To establish the financial aid audit procedures and reporting requirements as specified.

This proposal establishes the financial aid audit process dictated by 2001 Convention proposal nos. 46, 46-1 and 46-2 to ensure that Division III institutions are in compliance with Division III financial aid regulations. The process requires each institution to have an outside auditor examine 10 percent of the institution’s student-athlete population compared with the institution’s non student-athlete population. Each institution would be responsible for reporting all reports of noncompliance to the Financial Aid and Awards Committee. Institutions will also be required to document whether it has had any noncompliance reports during the previous five year period on the Institutional Self-Study Guide (ISSG) Notification of Completion Form.

August 1, 2002

FAA: Only full-time freshman and transfer S/As; audit at least 40 files; internal auditor; 11/15 annual deadline; committee shall review if results present a variance of 10% or more; annual committee review of random audits.

MC: Withdraw. Develop future legislation; focus on freshmen and transfer S/As on a sport-by-sport basis and compare to nonstudent-athletes. Require external auditor on a regular basis and an internal auditor during other years and a random committee review process.

PC: Withdraw proposal; establish special task force.

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
47	Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Bylaw 31.3	University Athletic Association	To require that, in all sports, at least 50 percent of the championship field originally designated for the respective sport shall be reserved for at-large berths, as specified.	Fair selection of championship fields involves two competing principles—access and competitive quality. Without adequate at-large berths, the quality of the field and the competitive experience is compromised. This proposal presents a reasonable compromise by adjusting field sizes relative to the number of automatic qualifying conferences sponsoring competition in a sport. It is based on a principle of reserving at least 50 percent of the original field for at-large berths and adding one berth for each qualifying conference that exceeds the amount equal to 50 percent of the original field size. It responds to changes in initial field size (as determined by sport sponsorship) and to changes in the number of automatic-qualifying conferences. Although the effective date of this proposal is August 1, 2007, the Championships Committee will work to implement the principles set forth in this proposal immediately.	August 1, 2007	SAAC: Oppose. Championships Committee: Refer to committee or oppose. MC: Oppose if not referred to Championships Committee. PC: Oppose if not referred.	SAAC –favors bracket expansion; more information needed on specifics of bracket percentages.
48	Resolution – Review of Championships Bylaw 31	College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, Calvin, Greensboro, Messiah and Mount Union Colleges	Whereas, national championships have evolved as important components of Division III; and Whereas, a major portion of the Division III budget is allocated for national tournament operations; and Whereas, principles of fairness are fundamental to the operation of NCAA tournaments; and Whereas, the mission statement for Division III mandates equitable competitive opportunities for student-athletes; and Whereas, the Division III vision statement expresses the need for a shared vision among its constituents that values fairness and equity for operating its programs; and Whereas, the Division III strategic plan calls for periodic review of structural issues affecting sports committees; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the conduct of Division III national tournaments be examined at the conference and institutional levels and the Division III Presidents and Management Councils address principles of fair access, student welfare and management of the national tournaments, and bring to the 2003 NCAA Convention legislation that addresses discrepancies in philosophy and conduct of the tournaments, including a recommendation regarding the current ratio system for bracket allocations.	August 1, 2002	Championships Committee: Refer to committee or oppose. MC: Oppose if not referred to Championships Committee. PC: Oppose if not referred.

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Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships

Bylaw 31.3

University Athletic Association

To require that, in all sports, at least 50 percent of the championship field originally designated for the respective sport shall be reserved for at-large berths, as specified.

Fair selection of championship fields involves two competing principles—access and competitive quality. Without adequate at-large berths, the quality of the field and the competitive experience is compromised. This proposal presents a reasonable compromise by adjusting field sizes relative to the number of automatic qualifying conferences sponsoring competition in a sport. It is based on a principle of reserving at least 50 percent of the original field for at-large berths and adding one berth for each qualifying conference that exceeds the amount equal to 50 percent of the original field size. It responds to changes in initial field size (as determined by sport sponsorship) and to changes in the number of automatic-qualifying conferences. Although the effective date of this proposal is August 1, 2007, the Championships Committee will work to implement the principles set forth in this proposal immediately.

August 1, 2007

SAAC: Oppose.

Championships Committee: Refer to committee or oppose.

MC: Oppose if not referred to Championships Committee.

PC: Oppose if not referred.

SAAC –favors bracket expansion; more information needed on specifics of bracket percentages.

Resolution – Review of Championships

Bylaw 31

College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, Calvin, Greensboro, Messiah and Mount Union Colleges

Whereas, national championships have evolved as important components of Division III; and

Whereas, a major portion of the Division III budget is allocated for national tournament operations; and

Whereas, principles of fairness are fundamental to the operation of NCAA tournaments; and

Whereas, the mission statement for Division III mandates equitable competitive opportunities for student-athletes; and

Whereas, the Division III vision statement expresses the need for a shared vision among its constituents that values fairness and equity for operating its programs; and

Whereas, the Division III strategic plan calls for periodic review of structural issues affecting sports committees; and

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the conduct of Division III national tournaments be examined at the conference and institutional levels and the Division III Presidents and Management Councils address principles of fair access, student welfare and management of the national tournaments, and bring to the 2003 NCAA Convention legislation that addresses discrepancies in philosophy and conduct of the tournaments, including a recommendation regarding the current ratio system for bracket allocations.

August 1, 2002

Championships Committee: Refer to committee or oppose.

MC: Oppose if not referred to Championships Committee.

PC: Oppose if not referred.

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
49	Championships – Minimum Number of Institutions – Exception – Men’s Volleyball Bylaw 18.2.4	City University of New York Athletic Conference	To specify that at least 40 institutions must sponsor the sport of men's volleyball to establish a Division III Men's Volleyball Championship.	Currently, there are 41 Division III institutions that sponsor the sport of men's volleyball. This proposal would create an exception to the 50-school requirement set forth in Bylaw 18.2.4 for the sport of men's volleyball. A Division III championship would stimulate further that growth and provide additional postseason opportunities.	August 1, 2002	SAAC: Support. Championships Committee: Support. MC: Oppose. MC – concern with reduction of minimum requirement of schools needed to sponsor the sport PC: Oppose.	.
50	Championships – Men’s Volleyball Bylaws 18.3.4 and 21.8.7	City University of New York Athletic Conference	To establish a Division III men's volleyball championship and a Division III Men's Volleyball Committee as specified.	Currently, there are 41 Division III institutions that sponsor the sport of men's volleyball. Establishment of a Division III championship would eliminate the inequities of competing against Division I opponents for the national title in the NCAA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship. A separate Division III championship would provide an avenue for Division III programs to compete against similarly situated programs consistent with the Division III philosophy. An immediate effective date for the creation of the committee would provide the committee adequate time to gather information and prepare adequately.	Immediately for establishment of committee; August 1, 2002 for establishment of championship	SAAC: Support. Championships Committee: Oppose due to effective date. MC: Oppose. PC: Oppose.	MC – oppose due to effective date; support establishment once 50 institution threshold is met but not sooner than 2006-07 academic year for budget reasons.
51	Playing and Practice Seasons – Scrimmage Bylaw 17	Presidents Council (Interpretations and Legislation Committee)	In all sports, to permit an institution to participate in one exempted contest or date of competition (per Bylaw 17) during the traditional segment preseason-practice period, provided the contest or date of competition is conducted in privacy and no class time is missed.	Current legislation in Bylaw 17 presents many inequities among sports relating to the number of scrimmage opportunities. This proposal is designed to provide each sport one exempted scrimmage contest or date of competition (per Bylaw 17) conducted during the traditional segment preseason-practice period. This scrimmage opportunity must be conducted in privacy and no class time may be missed. This proposal will provide scrimmage opportunities to 19 sports while only two sports (basketball and soccer) will lose current scrimmage opportunities.	August 1, 2002	SAAC: Support

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
52	Playing and Practice Seasons – Basketball – Preseason Practice Activity Bylaws 17.1.1.1, 17.5.2.1 and 17.5.6	Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference	To permit two student-athletes who have not participated in basketball at the certifying institution to participate in voluntary skill development with one coach for not more than two hours per week during the four weeks immediately prior to the first permissible basketball practice. Further, to specify that not more than two student-athletes and one coach may be present during this activity at any one time.	Most basketball players are in need of significant skill development. Current legislation prohibits coaches from providing such development until October 15. By permitting coaches to teach a maximum of eight hours over a four-week preseason time period, student-athletes who have not previously participated in the sport of basketball at the certifying institution will receive valuable instruction and, more importantly, be able to establish an earlier relationship with coaches who will help the student-athlete’s adjustment to his or her new environment.	August 1, 2002	SAAC: Oppose. MC P&P Subcommittee: Oppose. MC: Oppose. PC: Oppose.	P&P Subcommittee – concern that workouts will be more than “voluntary,: represents extension of playing season; increased time demands on student-athletes; inconsistent treatment of student-athletes within the sport; additional time demand on multisport student-athlete.

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Playing and Practice Seasons – Basketball – Preseason Practice Activity

Bylaws 17.1.1.1, 17.5.2.1 and 17.5.6

Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference

To permit two student-athletes who have not participated in basketball at the certifying institution to participate in voluntary skill development with one coach for not more than two hours per week during the four weeks immediately prior to the first permissible basketball practice. Further, to specify that not more than two student-athletes and one coach may be present during this activity at any one time.

Most basketball players are in need of significant skill development. Current legislation prohibits coaches from providing such development until October 15. By permitting coaches to teach a maximum of eight hours over a four-week preseason time period, student-athletes who have not previously participated in the sport of basketball at the certifying institution will receive valuable instruction and, more importantly, be able to establish an earlier relationship with coaches who will help the student-athlete’s adjustment to his or her new environment.

August 1, 2002

SAAC: Oppose.

MC P&P Subcommittee: Oppose.

MC: Oppose.

PC: Oppose.

P&P Subcommittee – concern that workouts will be more than “voluntary,: represents extension of playing season; increased time demands on student-athletes; inconsistent treatment of student-athletes within the sport; additional time demand on multisport student-athlete.

Proposal No.	Title	Sponsor(s) (Originating Committee)	Intent Statement	Rationale Statement (Abbreviated)	Effective Date	Committee Positions	Comments
53	Three-Day Noncontact, Conditioning Practice Period – Football Bylaw 17.10.2.2	Middle Atlantic Conference	In the sport of football, to permit the use of shoulder pads during the three-day, noncontact, conditioning practice period.	The first three days of preseason practice are crucial in getting players prepared for the upcoming season. Regardless of physical condition, heat acclimation is a crucial factor in the preparation of football players in the preseason. Allowing the use of shoulder pads during those first three days will allow the body to make a safer adjustment to the heat and humidity present in late August. By wearing shoulder pads, players also are able to better develop their skills under more realistic conditions.	August 1, 2002	SAAC: Oppose. P&P Subcommittee: Oppose based on feedback from NCAA Competitive Safeguards Committee. MC: Oppose. PC: Oppose. CSMAS opposes for the following reasons: (1) having S/As wear shoulder pads increases the likelihood of contact activities; (2) data does not support that wearing should pads in a noncontact setting reduces the risk from shoulder injury; (3) wearing shoulder pads hinders body’s ability to dissipate heat during the three-day noncontact period, which is an important time to properly acclimate the body to increased temperatures.	Defeated last year.

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Three-Day Noncontact, Conditioning Practice Period – Football

Bylaw 17.10.2.2

Middle Atlantic Conference

In the sport of football, to permit the use of shoulder pads during the three-day, noncontact, conditioning practice period.

The first three days of preseason practice are crucial in getting players prepared for the upcoming season. Regardless of physical condition, heat acclimation is a crucial factor in the preparation of football players in the preseason. Allowing the use of shoulder pads during those first three days will allow the body to make a safer adjustment to the heat and humidity present in late August. By wearing shoulder pads, players also are able to better develop their skills under more realistic conditions.

August 1, 2002

SAAC: Oppose.

P&P Subcommittee: Oppose based on feedback from NCAA Competitive Safeguards Committee.

MC: Oppose.

PC: Oppose.

CSMAS opposes for the following reasons: (1) having S/As wear shoulder pads increases the likelihood of contact activities; (2) data does not support that wearing should pads in a noncontact setting reduces the risk from shoulder injury; (3) wearing shoulder pads hinders body’s ability to dissipate heat during the three-day noncontact period, which is an important time to properly acclimate the body to increased temperatures.

Defeated last year.

SAAC: Support